A machine-learning algorithm may be able to assess how patients will respond to treatment for peri-implantitis. A study led by University of Michigan School of Dentistry researchers used a form of artificial intelligence to predict…
The United States now has fewer than 300 deaths per day due to COVID-19—a drastic decline from a high of more than 5,000 per day in February 2021. Today, almost all COVID-19 deaths are among individuals who have not been vaccinated against…
Missouri is the United States’ new COVID-19 hot spot as the Delta variant spreads rapidly throughout the state. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the “show-me” state has the highest rate of new infections. With…
Improving the oral health of children with early childhood caries is a priority for dental professionals, as the disease has long-lasting effects and may require surgical procedures to treat.
A Brazilian study on the use of proxalutamide, a new drug indicated for prostate cancer, provided unexpected benefits for hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Results showed that 81% of patients with COVID-19 who received proxalutamide for…
Study shows that individuals with periodontal diseases are likely to pass the SARS-CoV-2 virus from their saliva into their lungs—with potentially deadly results.